1. Chapter 5

2. Which Amendments changes the voting age from 21 to 18?
Focus Question
Which Amendments changes the voting age from 21 to 18?

3. Responsibilities and Duties
Things citizens should do
“Good Citizen”
Duties
Things citizens are required to do
If we do not perform our duties
Placed in jail, fined, or punished

4. Duties Obey the Laws Pay Taxes Defend the Nation Serve in Court
Federal, state, and local
Defend the Nation
Draft
Serve in Court
Jury
Attend School
Compulsory education

5. Responsibilities Be informed Vote Respect others Respect property
Respect diversity
Contribute to the common good

6. Volunteerism Good citizens are concerned about the welfare of others
Donate their time and money
Volunteerism
Charitable organization
St. Jude, and ASPCA
School based programs
Required for students
National service programs
Peace Corps